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Mississippi Valley St. hoops player Qingfang Pang posts bail, out of ICE custody
Qinfang Pang, Chinese player on Mississippi Valley State men's basketball team, is out of ICE custody after posting $12,000 bail but still faces deportation.
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Kansas' Bill Self not mulling retirement, welcomes roster 'uncertainty'
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self said he's not approaching the 2026-27 campaign like it's his "last," saying his health has improved.
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Men's NCAA basketball conference player of the year picks
From experienced seniors to talented newcomers and big-name transfers, here are the front-runners in each league.
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Ugonna Onyenso thought his NBA dream was over -- then the Detroit Pistons called him up
Detroit Pistons center Ugonna Onyenso was surprised to hear his name called out 53rd at the 2026 NBA Draft, having once believed his dream of making the league was over, but is now confident he can grow into the sizable shoes left by Isaiah Stewart.
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Ranking the impact of 67 men's college basketball newcomers
From Stokes to Trimble, the 67 freshmen, transfers and international newcomers who will make an impact.
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Florida an overwhelming No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll
The Florida Gators are an overwhelming choice as the No. 1 team in the Associated Press preseason men's basketball poll released Monday.
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Breaking down the men's 2026-27 AP preseason Top 25 basketball poll
Biggest games and projected starting lineups for the AP preseason Top 25, from No. 1 Florida to No. 25 BYU.
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